narrate
[ nar-eyt, na-reyt ]
/ ˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt /
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verb (used with object), nar·rat·ed, nar·rat·ing.
to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
to add a spoken commentary to (a film, television program, etc.): to narrate a slide show.
verb (used without object), nar·rat·ed, nar·rat·ing.
to relate or recount events, experiences, etc., in speech or writing.
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Origin of narrate
synonym study for narrate
1. See describe.
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narrate
/ (nəˈreɪt) /
verb
to tell (a story); relate
to speak in accompaniment of (a film, television programme, etc)
Derived forms of narrate
narratable, adjectiveWord Origin for narrate
C17: from Latin narrāre to recount, from gnārus knowing
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